MONO Bass Sleeve 2.0

[JakobT]

MONO has just introduced the Bass Sleeve 2.0. The design is basically the same svelte top-loading case as before, but in three new colours, so you can carry your bass in style: Burnt Orange, Moonliight Blue and Amazon Green. They’ve also redesigned the outer pocket, which some people had issues with. I used to own the original version, and was very happy with that, but this looks even better.

 

[Gopherbassist]

Love the orange. How much are they?

 

[JakobT]

Love the orange. How much are they?

They retail for about $180, so more or less the same price as the previous version.

 

[PCR]

I like this version much better. I had the 1.0 and hated the flap over the zipper pocket and the handle being on the right side.
Minor annoyances, but ended up selling it and buying a Vertigo.
I'll try the 2.0. I've always liked how thin and protective the Sleeve was for grab-and-go gig bag.

 

[Passinwind]

MONO has just introduced the Bass Sleeve 2.0. The design is basically the same svelte top-loading case as before, but in three new colours, so you can carry your bass in style: Burnt Orange, Moonliight Blue and Amazon Green. They’ve also redesigned the outer pocket, which some people had issues with. I used to own the original version, and was very happy with that, but this looks even better.

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Really nice looking, do you think they'll accommodate large angled headstock better than the Vertigo? I had to turn down a free Vertigo because it just didn't fit the basses I needed it to.

 

[JakobT]

Really nice looking, do you think they'll accommodate large angled headstock better than the Vertigo? I had to turn down a free Vertigo because it just didn't fit the basses I needed it to.

I believe Mono doesn’t recommend the Bass Sleeve for basses with angled headstocks. The Headlock system on the Sleeve is shallower than that of the Vertigo, so if the bass doesn’t fit in a Vertigo, it certainly won’t fit in a Bass Sleeve, IMO.

 

[Passinwind]

I believe Mono doesn’t recommend the Bass Sleeve for basses with angled headstocks. The Headlock system on the Sleeve is shallower than that of the Vertigo, so if the bass doesn’t fit in a Vertigo, it certainly won’t fit in a Bass Sleeve, IMO.

Thanks, I kind of figured as much. So no soup for me!

 

[Fun Size Nick]

As a current bass sleeve user, I’m keen to see it in the flesh. In theory I like the idea of not having the flap, though I did always feel a bit more confident with the zip being on the side when caught in the rain. Mostly I just hope that they’ve kept the dimensions of the pocket - the sleeve has easily the largest pocket of any gig bag I’ve seen and I’d hate it if they made it any smaller! I love having one big pocket vs several small pockets - I regularly fit a pedaltrain nano in mine, with several cables, a big padded strap, an IEM case, an iPad, and a tablet holder! Fantastic for a no-hand-carry public transport commute.

 

[LowEndOperative]

I have the 2.0 in “inconspicuous” black, the sleeve redesign is great but because I’ll probably never use the shoulder straps I’m looking for a way to keep them from flapping during use.

 

[roccobass]

I dig the basic black color. I have two of the originals. They're tough, they look good and easy to carry.
I also am grooving on the re-designed outer pocket using a zipper . That hook on the originals is a real PIA, but it wasn't a deal killer. I like the Mono Sleeve. I tried the other "upgraded" Mono bass cases and I didn't like them.

 

[JakobT]

As a current bass sleeve user, I’m keen to see it in the flesh. In theory I like the idea of not having the flap, though I did always feel a bit more confident with the zip being on the side when caught in the rain. Mostly I just hope that they’ve kept the dimensions of the pocket - the sleeve has easily the largest pocket of any gig bag I’ve seen and I’d hate it if they made it any smaller! I love having one big pocket vs several small pockets - I regularly fit a pedaltrain nano in mine, with several cables, a big padded strap, an IEM case, an iPad, and a tablet holder! Fantastic for a no-hand-carry public transport commute.

To the naked eye at least, it doesn’t seem like they’ve changed the height and width of the pocket much. The zipper has moved to the top and the flap is gone, though it does seem like the pocket tapers off toward the edge of the bag, so possibly a very little storage space is lost because of that.